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Kathryn Peterson

Kathryn Peterson, Social Media Editor

Hi! My name is Katie Peterson. This is my third year on the staff and this year I get to be the Social Media Coordinator. I can’t wait to see what this year holds and to make it my best year yet.

All content by Kathryn Peterson
PODCAST: Living Without a Job

PODCAST: Living Without a Job

Gray Barranco and Kathryn Peterson
May 11, 2022
In this episode, listen as we talk about our opinions on high school jobs.
“Itorah” is a good introduction to Metroidvania games with great art and an interesting story, but with confusing at best controls, gameplay is difficult and a chore rather than being fun. Rating: B Photo Courtesy of Grimbart Tales

Save Humanity From A Plague In ‘Itorah’

Kathryn Peterson
April 12, 2022
As the last human on Earth, stop the plague and save the world.
Donating an old t-shirt, sophomore Aleyah Hilario adds to her classes donation box. During the week of Mar. 14, Student Council members collected old t-shirts to turn them into dog toys. ”I think it’s nice that they're reusing these old shirts that no one uses to make toys for dogs,” Hilario said. “We should recycle as much as we have instead of just throwing it away and piling up the waste. We can reuse it to make something better instead of just throwing them in the trash.” Photo Credit: Kathryn Peterson

Student Council does an all-call for used t-shirts

Kathryn Peterson
March 18, 2022

Planning to make dog toys for animal shelters, Student Council members have been collecting old T-shirts this week. Students can donate through Tuesday during their 7th-period class for a chance to win...

Southwest Shadow Asks: Angelina Bosuwan

Southwest Shadow Asks: Angelina Bosuwan

Kathryn Peterson
March 10, 2022
Find out some fun facts about sophomore Angelina Bosuwan in this video questionnaire.
With a passion for baking since her childhood, sophomore Daniela Hernandez has started a business making and selling a variety of sweets, including cupcakes and cookies. “I started making cupcakes, trying different recipes flavors, just things that I wanted to do things and that I liked,” Hernandez said. “It kind of just started from there and ever since I've been just taking orders and like delivering them. I've been getting some great feedback and it's been fun.” Photo Credit: Daniela Hernandez

Passionate Patissier: Meet Daniela Hernandez

Kathryn Peterson
March 10, 2022
Sophomore Daniela Hernandez practices to improve her baking skills.
“At Home Alone Final” is an unsettling game where players take on the role of a little girl who experiences disturbing and unnatural events in her home. Rating: A- Photo Credit: 0Cube

Discover Dark Secrets in ‘At Home Alone Final’

Kathryn Peterson
February 20, 2022
“At Home Alone Final” is a short free-to-play psychological horror game that is worth checking out.
After-School Activities Temporarily Shut Down, Return Tomorrow

After-School Activities Temporarily Shut Down, Return Tomorrow

Kathryn Peterson
January 31, 2022

After a wave of the new Omicron variant, all after-school activities were canceled this month. Club meetings are expected to begin again tomorrow. “The decision was made to cancel after-school activities...

‘Anonymously Yours’ is another typical Netflix teen romance movie with all the familiar tropes done the exact same way. Grade: C- Source: Photo Courtesy of Netflix

Rewatch Every Romance Movie Ever in ‘Anonymously Yours’

Kathryn Peterson
January 25, 2022
"Anonymously Yours" is a combination of every other bad romance movie.
Replay Classic Mario Party Game Boards in Mario Party Superstars

Replay Classic Mario Party Game Boards in Mario Party Superstars

Kathryn Peterson
December 15, 2021
Get a nostalgic feeling playing in Mario Party Superstars.
“Metroid Dread” is the newest addition to the Metroid series where you battle your way through enemies to power up and reach your ship. Rating: B+ Image Credit: Nintendo

Take Out Enemies, Regain Power in ‘Metroid Dread’

Kathryn Peterson
November 4, 2021
 After four years, “Metroid Dread” is the newest entry in the long-running Metroid series by Nintendo.
Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: October 2021 Edition

Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: October 2021 Edition

Kathryn Peterson
October 28, 2021
In need of new music? Check out these artists.
Dental II students begin Preventive Dental Care Unit

Dental II students begin Preventive Dental Care Unit

Kathryn Peterson
September 27, 2021
After a year of online learning Dental II students get back in the classroom and start a new unit on preventative dental care.
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